up-market
Britishadjective
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A top executive at private-funds giant Apollo Global Management summed up market sentiment in February when he told investors “I literally think all the marks are wrong,” referring to valuations of private-equity backed software businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Padcev revenue increased 15% globally as the treatment for advanced bladder cancer continued to snap up market share.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Ford has said its planned new EV pickup would be an answer to Chinese brands that have been snatching up market share around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
It’s also been losing market share to expanding Chinese automakers scooping up market share in Europe and China.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
Current issues include: resolving ethnic differences; speeding up market reforms; establishing stable relations with Russia, China, and other foreign powers; and developing and expanding the country's abundant energy resources.
From The 2000 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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